The Killing Moon by N. K. Jemisin audiobook

The Killing Moon

By N. K. Jemisin
Read by Sarah Zimmerman

Orbit 9780316187282

The Dreamblood Series: Book 1

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Assassin priests, mad kings, and the goddess of death collide in the first book of the Dreamblood Duology by NYT bestselling and three time Hugo-Award winning author N. K. Jemisin. The city burned beneath the Dreaming Moon. In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers -- the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe . . . and kill those judged corrupt. But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh's great temple, Ehiru -- the most famous of the city's Gatherers -- must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is murdering dreamers in the goddess' name, stalking its prey both in Gujaareh's alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill -- or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic.

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Summary

Summary

Finalist for the 2012 Nebula Award for Best Novel

Finalist for the 2013 Locus Award

Finalist for the 2013 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel

Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books, Best Fiction 2012

Assassin priests, mad kings, and the goddess of death collide in the first book of the Dreamblood Duology by NYT bestselling and three time Hugo-Award winning author N. K. Jemisin. The city burned beneath the Dreaming Moon. In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers -- the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe . . . and kill those judged corrupt. But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh's great temple, Ehiru -- the most famous of the city's Gatherers -- must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is murdering dreamers in the goddess' name, stalking its prey both in Gujaareh's alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill -- or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“An engaging and fast-paced read with some truly excellent and complicated worldbuilding…Ehiru and Nijiri are complicated and intersting characters, and the way Jemisin slowly reveals the workings of their religion and what it means to be corrupt make for an absolutely fascinating read.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“Gripping…Immerses readers in an unfamiliar but enthralling world as well as a rousing political and supernatural adventure…Jemisin has created a fully developed secondary world that is an organic whole.” —Publishers Weekly
“Narrator Sarah Zimmerman calmly helps construct a world of political intrigue. As the intrigue unfolds, Zimmer gives the impression that she’s discovering the complex relationships between the characters along with her listeners. With a steady pace, she injects her curiosity and wonder into the worldbuilding passages.” —AudioFile
“Explores the meaning of religion and the nature of faith…Shines for its remarkable characters and graceful prose. Jemisin’s fans and readers who enjoy China Miéville, Daniel Abraham, and Mike Resnick will embrace her attention to detail and the love of storytelling that infuses this novel.” —Library Journal
“Jemisin’s patient worldbuilding and extraordinary attention to detail help frame and propel the complex plot, and she weaves subtle, emotionally complex relationships between the main characters…superior and fulfilling.” —Kirkus Reviews

Reviews

Reviews

by Ana 9/13/2017
Narration
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Story

Subtle and moving performance

It is hard to review this book because I have to compare it to the first book by NK Jemisin that I read, the Hugo award winning The Fifth Season. You could not get a more perfect marriage of talents than that one. But this book is very beautiful and I am looking forward to reading the second in the series. The pace is smooth and relaxing until the end when it becomes extremely tense and exciting and I do love how the author is able to build upon her story to create such moments, while returning to the overall theme of love and peace. Zimmerman's performance is in line with this smooth and peaceful story and sometimes I think she could have done a little bit more. But as far as straight narration goes, she does an excellent job at telling the story and creating distinctions between voices that make the experience engaging. When the action really ramps up, she rises to the occasion.

Author

Author Bio: N. K. Jemisin

Author Bio: N. K. Jemisin

N. K. Jemisin is an American author who has won three consecutive Hugo Awards for Best Novel. Her work has also won the Nebula, Locus, and Goodreads Choice awards. She is a reviewer for the New York Times Book Review, and she has been an instructor for the Clarion and Clarion West writing workshops.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Runtime: 12.63
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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